“I am very pleased Congress is about to begin the formal
process of enacting the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) and is taking the
first step in making the vision of the May 10 bipartisan trade agreement a
reality.
The May 10th agreement is a historic bipartisan achievement for President Bush and Congressional leadership that advances the U.S. trade agenda.
The PTPA will create new economic opportunities for
American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers and service providers and benefit
broadly the workers of both countries. The Agreement will forge greater
economic integration, enhance pro-growth economic policies, and promote
transparency and the rule of law.
In doing so, the Agreement will reinforce the common goals
and values our countries share. I look forward to working with lawmakers
from the House and Senate in a bipartisan fashion in the consideration and
approval of this important free trade agreement in the coming weeks and to
moving forward with the agreements concluded with Colombia, Panama and Korea soon
thereafter.”
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